My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 444

Before they could catch their breath, Sparrow handed each of them a clean crystal core.

"Eat this," he commanded, a hint of glee lacing his voice.

It was as if he relished the thought of watching them grimace and struggle with the same disgust he had felt when he first consumed one, fully aware of the origin of these items.

They didn’t need to guess what Sparrow was thinking; it was written all over his face.

His lips twitched uncontrollably, and he bit down on his lower lip to stifle a grin that threatened to spread from ear to ear.

His eyes narrowed into crescent shapes, giving him a slightly sinister look that reminded them of Hisoka from ’Hunter x Hunter’ when he was plotting something.

They all shuddered and instinctively averted their gazes from Sparrow.

While the thought of eating the crystal core was indeed disgusting, Sparrow’s unsettling enthusiasm overshadowed their revulsion.

Feeling targeted by his intense gaze, they mechanically swallowed the crystal cores, their faces betraying no emotion.

However, their lack of reaction quickly deflated Sparrow’s enthusiasm, and he pouted in disappointment.

He had hoped to see their faces contorted in horror and disgust, seeking validation for his own feelings during his first experience.

This little prank was meant to amuse him, but instead, his team swallowed the crystal cores without so much as a flinch.

Soon, the five of them radiated a brilliant light, illuminating the forest as if the sun had risen for just a moment.

The intense white glow enveloped the area before fading, leaving them in a dim afterglow.

As the magical energy coursed through their bodies, they exchanged glances, a newfound strength evident in their eyes.

"Is that it?" one of them asked, skepticism creeping into his voice.

He had expected the leveling-up process to be a grueling and excruciating experience, and the sudden ease of it left him questioning his earlier nervousness and fear.

"No pain? Just like that?"

"It happened so fast!"

"Are we really done? Did we actually level up, or did we fail?"

The uncertainty lingered in the air as they exchanged glances, still trying to process the swift transformation they had just undergone.

Everyone was filled with questions, their confusion palpable in the air. In unison, they turned to Sparrow, seeking answers, as none of them fully understood what had just happened.

"Yes, you guys have successfully leveled up. The bright light that radiated from your bodies was the proof of your achievement," Sparrow said, his tone lacking enthusiasm as he rolled his eyes.

"Now, check how much your spatial ability has increased with this level-up. That way, we can determine if we can increase the number of cargo trailers we can bring back."

Only when Sparrow reminded them of that crucial detail did they recall why they had hurried to level up in the first place.

Without hesitation, the five STAU members settled into meditation to explore their spatial abilities.

One by one, they gasped in astonishment as they opened their eyes in surprise, their faces lighting up with wide smiles.

"I think mine increased to 200 cubic meters! That’s a 50 cubic meter boost!"

"Same here! Mine’s at 200 cubic meters as well. With this, we can fit three cargo trailers and pack them full of supplies!"